The National Women’s Law Center reported that Hispanic women receive the lowest earnings of any group, a mere average of $0.55 for every dollar paid to white men for doing the same job. If the pay gap issue is not addressed soon, it could take another 185 years for Latina women to earn the same amount their white male counterparts earn. Knowing your worth and addressing your income expectations upfront can significantly aid your career trajectory and earning potential. Here are some helpful strategies on how to negotiate salary, as a Latina.
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Many (most?) candidates do not negotiate how much they’ll be paid for the work they do. That’s a shame, because employers are often able and willing to pay more, sometimes in terms of wages and other times by providing more …
by Dr. Kyle Elliott | Finding A Job
Receiving an employment offer can feel exciting, and it’s an occasion that calls for celebration, but before you get too caught up in the emotions, it’s important to carefully evaluate the opportunity.
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On March 14 of this year, people across the U.S. will mark Equal Pay Day, the symbolic day each calendar year when a woman’s earnings “catch up” to a man’s earnings from the previous year. Because white women on average …